Technical Data Index

Description Page

Product Information 2-3

Specifications 4

Temperature Limits 4

Lubrication

Grease 5

Dry Film 6

Ptfe Liner 7

Bearing Misalignment 8

Suggested Housing Bores 9-11

Suggested Shaft Sizes 12-13

Bearing Installation 14-15

Groove Type Chart 16

Technical Data

Product Information

Rod Ends

Aurora Bearing Company rod ends are manufactured utilizing two construction styles.

They are of the two or three-piece type. Both types feature the advantages of metal-to-

metal contact between bearing components (PTFE to metal interface may also be

incorporated when specified).

The standard two-piece style consists of a body and precision ground alloy steel ball.

This type of construction allows the rod end body to carry a greater ultimate radial static

load capacity compared to the equivalent three-piece construction size. This unit also

offers greater misalignment capabilities. A variety of material and plating options for the

component parts in this series are available. Any cold-formable steel in stainless and

alloy steel categories can be specified for the body, and all hardenable alloys such as 440

C stainless steel may be employed as options for the ball component.

The three-piece style consists of a body, ball, and race. This type of unit, offering fully

swaged bearing construction, features the advantages of maximum spherical conformity

between the ball and race. It also offers flexibility in that many different types of

materials can be interchanged in each component part, providing combinations that can

be tailored to meet just about any application requirement. Consult our engineering

department for materials to fit your special application. Materials used in the standard

catalog items are outlined on the appropriate detail page of the catalog.

Spherical Bearings

These bearings incorporate the single piece race type construction, also providing

excellent ball to race conformity. They can be re-lubricated through an annular groove in

the outer race with two interconnecting holes positioned at 180°. Various metals may

also be substituted in these types of units to meet special requirements. Recommended

housing bores are given on pages 58-60 of the Commercial Catalog # 610 and also in the

technical data area of the web site.

Specifications

Bearings manufactured at Aurora Bearing Company are in accordance with the

highest standards attained within the bearing industry. Processing and materials are

certifiable to military and Federal specifications or, when required, processed to customer

standards. Following are some of the specifications that we process to:

Heat treat AMS 2759

Chrome plate AMS-QQ-C-320

Zinc plate ASTM B 633

Cadmium plate AMS-QQ-P-416

Magnetic Particle Inspect ASTM E 1444/E 1444M

Passivate AMS 2700

Part marking/packaging MIL-STD-130

*The above specifications are subject to change at any time due to revision, cancellation,

or replacement.

Temperature Limits

The following is a listing of what ultimate temperatures Aurora Bearing Company

standard catalog series are capable of operating in. With the exception of the Teflon

lined series, all bearings must be well lubricated with a suitable grease to meet the stated

temperature.

250°F 300°F 325°F 400°F 500°F 600°F MM-T GE HXAM-T CM KM-M AM SM-E

MW-T GE…ES HAB-T CW KW-M AW SW-E

AM-T GEZ…ES PRM-T VCM COM-M AM-M COM-E

AW-T PRXM-T VCW COM AW-M NC

CM-ET PNB-T/-TG MM HCOM COM-KH WC

CW-ET PWB-T/-TG MW MIB HCOM-KH

MM-MT ASM(K)-T KM LCOM AIB

MW-MT ASW(K)-T KW XM SIB

AIB-T ANC-T/-TG SM ASM(K) XAM

COM-T AWC-T/-TG SW ASW(K) RAM

MIB-T AJB CM-S GMM RXAM

SIB-T RAM-T CW-S GMW

KM-T RXAM-T CM-M CL

KW-T CW-M CAM

HCOM-T MM-M CAW

COM-ET MW-M VCAM

GE…ES-2RS VCAW

GEZ…ES-2RS

GE…ET-2RS

GEZ…ET-2RS

ALM-T

XALM-T

Lubrication

Grease

Grease is an oil that has synthetic filler, thickener, metallic soap, or a

combination of the three added to prevent oil migration from the lubrication site.

The operative properties of grease depend mostly on the base oil.

Metal on metal spherical bearings are supplied with lubrication grooves and

holes to provide the ability for lubrication. Metal on metal rod ends can be

furnished with grease fittings along with the lubrication grooves and holes to

allow for lubrication. These bearings could gall without frequent lubrication and

a reversing load to keep the grease from being pushed out. In applications with

one direction loading, the grease will tend to be squeezed out of the bearing area.

These types of applications should be evaluated for the use of dry film or Teflon.

Following are the most common greases used by Aurora Bearing Company.

Type Specification Composition Temperature Range

Mobilux Ep2 N/A Lithium Hydroxystearate

based grease -66°F to 266°F

Aeroshell 7

MIL-PRF-23827 Synthetic base oil w/ non-

melting inorganic thickener -100°F to 300°F

Aeroshell 17 MIL-G-21164 Synthetic base oil w/ non-

melting inorganic thickener -100°F to 300°F

Aeroshell 33

MIL-PRF-23827;

Boeing Specification

BMS 3-33

Synthetic base oil w/ lithium

complex thickener -100°F to 250°F

Aeroshell

33MS MIL-G-21164

Synthetic base oil w/ lithium

complex thickener &

fortified w/ Molybdenum

Disulphide

-100°F to 250°F

Mobilux is a registered trademark of the ExxonMobil Company.

Aeroshell is a registered trademark of Shell Corporation

Note: The above-mentioned lubricants are current at the time of publication and are

subject to change at any time without notice.

Dry Film Lubricants

Dry film lubricants offer high quality lubricating solids blended with specially

formulated inorganic or organic resin binder systems, resulting in films, which

can be applied to most surfaces as self-lubricating, dry coatings. These coatings

contain a variety of solid lubricants, including molybdenum disulfide, graphite,

and PTFE. They are utilized where extreme pressure, temperature, or

environments such as radiation, vacuum, dust, or dirt, and corrosive operating

conditions, limit the use of conventional lubricants.

Aurora Bearing Company can provide most of our standard catalog rod ends

and spherical bearings with dry film lubricants. Consult our sales representatives

for details. Following are the most common dry film lubricants used by Aurora

Bearing Company.

Type Specification Lubricant Binder Temperature

Range

Everlube ® 620 MIL-L-25504,

BMS3-8 MoS2

High Molecular-

Weight Phenolic -100°F to 400°F

Everlube ® 620C AS 5272 Type I MoS2 High Molecular-

Weight Phenolic -100°F to 300°F

Everlube ® 811 MIL-PRF-81329,

BMS3-3 Type 2 MoS2, Graphite Silicate -365°F to 750°F

Everlube ® 812 N/A Molybdenum

Disulfide Silicate -420°F to 750°F

Everlube ® 9001 BMS3-8 MoS2, Graphite High Molecular-

Weight Epoxy -100°F to 400°F

Everlube ® 9002 MIL-PRF-46010 MoS2 High Molecular-

Weight Epoxy -100°F to 400°F

Lube-lok ® 2396 MIL-PRF-81329 MoS2, Graphite Silicate -300°F to 750°F

Lube-lok ® 4396 N/A MoS2, Graphite High Molecular-

Weight Phenolic -300°F to 450°F

Lube-lok & Everlube are registered trademarks of E/M Corporation.

Note: The above-mentioned lubricants are current at the time of publication and are

subject to change at any time without notice.

Teflon Liners

PTFE (bonded coated PTFE liner) lined races are available in all three-piece bearing units and all spherical

bearings. The steel race has a self-lubricating liner; a PTFE impregnated woven fabric, chemically bonded to

the inner diameter of the race. Aurora Bearing Company’s ptfe liners are maintenance free and offer improved

frictional characteristics. Following are the liners that Aurora Bearing Company offers.

Liner

Designation

AT 1400 AT 2100 AT 2300 AT 3200

Construction PTFE/Dacron

Laminate

PTFE/Fiberglass

Weave

PTFE/Dacron Weave PTFE/Nomex

Laminate

Thickness

(in.)

.012-.014 .010-.012 .013-.015 .014-.016

Temperature

(°F)

-65° to 250° -65° to 250° -65° to 250° -65° to 325°

Static Limit

Load

80,000 PSI 60,000 PSI 75,000 PSI 80,000 PSI

Stiffness Medium to High Medium Low Medium to High

Typical

Performance

40,000 PSI @ ±25° &

10-20 cpm

.0045 wear max. @

25,000 cycles

25,000 PSI @ ±25°

& 10-20 cpm

.0060 wear max. @

5,000 cycles

Contact Aurora

Bearing Company

Engineering

Department

40,000 PSI @ ±25° &

10-20 cpm

.0045 wear max. @

25,000 cycles

Dynamic

Capabilities

Light to medium,

unidirectional or

alternating loads. Low

speed intermittent to

continuous

misalignment,

intermittent to

continuous oscillation.

Light unidirectional

loads. Low speed,

intermittent to

continuous

misalignment,

intermittent to

continuous

oscillation

Light to medium,

alternating or reversing

loads. Medium to high

speed, intermittent to

continuous

misalignment,

intermittent to

continuous oscillation.

Light to heavy,

unidirectional or

alternating loads. Low

speed, intermittent to

continuous

misalignment,

intermittent to

continuous oscillation.

Comments Good multi-purpose

system

Excellent stick-slip

properties, usually

recommended for

high splash or

underwater

applications

Excellent stick-slip

properties, good

vibratory conditions

Highest performance

characteristics for all

applications, Qualified

to SAE-AS81820

Bearing Misalignment

A rod end or spherical bearing’s ability to misalign is measured by the degree of angle

the ball can accommodate without interference. The angle of misalignment in a rod end

is limited by the ball width and head diameter as shown in figure 1. This arrangement is

called a clevis mount, and is the type represented in the standard rod end detail pages of

the catalog. If added misalignment is necessary, this can be accomplished by utilizing

spacers between the clevis mounting and ball face, or by using special rod ends designed

to meet specific requirements.

Misalignment angle in a spherical bearing is limited by the ball and race width with

respect to the ball diameter, illustrated in figure 3. This is the mounting type for spherical

bearings represented in the standard detail pages of the catalog. Mounting arrangements

for spherical bearings such as shown in figures 2 through 4 are also used with rod ends.

The misalignment angle is then calculated by selecting the proper formula.

Suggested Housing Bores

Suggested Shaft Sizes (inch)

Suggested Shaft Sizes (metric)

Bearing Installation

Spherical Bearing (chamfered) Installation

Proper installation of the bearing is important to prevent bearing failure as well as

housing damage. The use of an arbor press or hydraulic press is recommended. A tool as

shown in figure 1 is advised. All force is to be applied on the bearing race face (not on

the ball). A lead chamfer or radius on the bearing and/or housing is vital.

Spherical Bearing (grooved) Installation

The grooved (Grumman grooved) spherical bearings have a groove on each side of the

bearing race face, leaving a small lip. Staking tools (as shown in figure 2) are then used

to stake the lip over the chamfer edges of the housing. A typical arrangement consists of

two identical anvils and one guide pin, which are secured by a setscrew in the bottom

anvil.

Procedure for Installation of Grooved Spherical Bearing

1. Install the bearing into the housing as shown in figure 1 and position the

bearing symmetrical about the housing centerline.

2. Align bearing with staking tool and guide pin as shown in figure 2.

3. A trial stake assembly should be made to determine staking force necessary to

meet thrust load requirements. Proper staking force is required because

excessive pressure could result in bearing distortion along with life.

4. Pressure established by trial assembly is to be applied. After the first stake is

completed, rotate the assembly 90° and re-apply. Repeat operation through a

minimum of three rotations to insure 360° uniformity of stake.

5. After staking, a slight gap may exist between the race lip and housing

chamfer. This slight gap (shown below) may not be cause for rejection if the

bearing meets or exceeds the required thrust loads.

Groove Type Chart

Groove A Groove B Groove C

ANC-3TG ANC-5TG ANC-8TG

ANC-4TG ANC-6TG ANC-9TG

AWC-3TG ANC-7TG ANC-10TG

AWC-4TG AWC-6TG ANC-12TG

AWC-5TG AWC-7TG ANC-14TG

HAB-4TG AWC-8TG ANC-16TG

HAB-5TG AWC-9TG AWC-12TG

HAB-6TG AWC-10TG AWC-14TG

HAB-7TG HAB-10TG AWC-16TG

HAB-8TG HAB-12TG PNB-8TG

PNB-3TG HAB-14TG PNB-9TG

PNB-4TG PNB-5TG PNB-10TG

PWB-3TG PNB-6TG PNB-12TG

PWB-4TG PNB-7TG PWB-12TG

PWB-5TG PWB-6TG

PWB-7TG

PWB-8TG

PWB-9TG

PWB-10TG